Energy Programs

BSC has the only Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Management in the nation. Offered entirely online, the four-year degree is designed for people employed in the energy industry, who are interested in advancing their career.

The online Electric Power Technology program is designed for current and future electric utility workers. The program provides students with a core set of skills and competencies and a broad knowledge of the industry. Students choose a specialization area: Line Construction, Metering or Substation and System Design.

Students learn about the electrical power system in North America, including basic electricity, generation, distribution and transmission, with strong emphasis on system operations. North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) continuing education hours are offered with college credit.

BSC’s Energy Service & Renewable Technician program will prepare graduates for field service technician careers in the rapidly expanding energy industry. Students will study the technical processes through theory and hands-on activities with technician and operational skills utilized in renewable generation and conventional energy facilities.

The Instrumentation & Control program prepares students to be an instrument technician. The program combines theory and hands-on training with state-of-the-art instruments, working processes and computerized control systems. Students learn to install, test, calibrate and maintain instruments that measure, indicate and control variables such as pressure, flow, level, density, temperature, force, vibration and chemical composition.

BSC's Lineworker program educates students to become skilled apprentice lineworkers. Instruction time is divided between classroom study and indoor and outdoor laboratory work. Classes are held and skills practiced at the Lineworker program campus north of Mandan.

The first of its kind regionally, the Mechanical Maintenance program prepares graduates to install, maintain and repair turbines, compressors, pumps, valves and other industrial production and processing equipment. High-demand jobs are found in the power or process industry, manufacturing, institutions such as schools and other enterprises that have complex, industrial machinery and equipment.

Designed for current and future nuclear power employees, students gain fundamental skills and knowledge needed for many positions in the nuclear industry. Developed in collaboration with EPCE nuclear industry partners, the BSC's Nuclear Power Technology program is approved by the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Students in Petroleum Production Technology gain a broad background in the safe and responsible operations and maintenance of equipment used in the oil extraction and services industry. Graduates are prepared for a high paying career and exciting employment opportunities throughout the world.

The fully-accredited Power Plant program is one of BSC's renowned energy programs. It provides students with a strong education in the responsibilities of plant operators, the necessary mechanical and chemical technology, and the work and safety environment necessary for this shift-oriented position.

A career in Process Plant Technology provides excellent pay and employability for years to come. Students learn the technical and safety aspects of plant operations, responsibilities of plant operators, and the mechanical and chemical technology needed for working in related industrial operations.

The Certificate in Water and Wastewater Technology is designed for entry-level employment in water and wastewater treatment facilities. Students attend online training for two semesters and a brief internship or BSC hands-on lab, allowing them to enter the workforce within one year.